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MLB Players Identification Quiz

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Baseball is still without a doubt the "National Pastime" and it is highly unlikely that this is going to change any time soon. While it may not be number one among the "Big Four" when it comes to television ratings, Major League Baseball is still extremely popular, super profitable, and undeniably well-loved! In fact, what many people don't realize is that Major League Baseball is the oldest of the "Big Four" - the other three being the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League. There is no denying that Major League Baseball helped to pave the way for the rest of the "Big Four " and the success that they have experienced.

Over the decades there have been hundreds (if not thousands) of professional players who have showcased their talents and played baseball at the highest level. We've taken a handful of these players and put them together to create one of the most challenging baseball quizzes. Let's jump right into it and see if you've got what it takes!

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This is a picture of which MLB player?

Bob Gibson

Derek Jeter

Sandy Koufax

Satchel Paige

Bob Gibson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014. He is a retired MLB pitcher who played 17 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Which MLB player is showcased in this picture?

Mickey Mantle

Sherry Magee

Ken Griffey Jr.

Derek Jeter

Ken Griffey Jr. is ranked sixth in terms of MLB home runs and he is a 13-time All-Star. He spent most of his professional career with the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds

Dan Patrick Show via youtube

This is an image of which MLB player?

Don Mattingly

Eddie Collins

Jackie Robinson

Pete Rose

Pete Rose played most of his professional career with the Cincinnati Reds. He also had smaller stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos.

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Which MLB player is showcased in this photo?

Greg Maddux

Tony Gwynn

Honus Wagner

Cy Young

Honus Wagner was one of the "first five" inaugural members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is largely remembered for his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this photo?

Grover Alexander

Hank Aaron

Barry Bonds

Napoleon Lajoie

Hank Aaron held the MLB record for career home runs for 33 years. He is currently the senior vice president of the Atlanta Braves, the team that he previously played 21 seasons for.

pianopappy via youtube

What is the name of the MLB player in this photo?

Satchel Paige

Warren Spahn

Babe Ruth

Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt was the three-time winner of the National League Most Valuable Player award and a 12-time All-Star. He is largely remembered for his career with the Philadelphia Phillies

Youtube via Interesting Facts

Which MLB player is this?

Derek Jeter

Joe Doyle

Eddie Mathews

Grover Alexander

Joe Doyle spent most of his professional MLB career with the New York Highlanders. Due to the fact that he would take long periods of stalling time in-between pitches, he earned himself the nickname “Slow Joe Doyle”.

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Can you identify the MLB player in this image?

Cal Ripken

Jackie Robinson

Cap Anson

Greg Maddux

Cal Ripken played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001 and was a 19-time All-Star. His consecutive game record-setting performance earned him the nickname “The Iron Man”.

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Which MLB player is in this picture?

Cy Young

Roberto Clemente

Bo Jackson

Eddie Collins

Roberto Clemente was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. He died in a plane crash on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this picture?

Mickey Mantle

Napoleon Lajoie

Babe Ruth

Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers for 22 seasons. To this day, his combined total of 4,065 runs scored and runs batted in is still the highest ever produced by any major league player.

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Which MLB player is in this photo?

Bob Gibson

Ted Williams

Willie Mays

Josh Gibson

Ted Williams was a nineteen-time All-Star and is regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history. He played his entire 19 year MLB career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960.

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Can you identify the MLB player in this picture?

Reggie Jackson

Ken Griffey Jr.

George Brett

Bo Jackson

Reggie Jackson played for the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees and California Angels. He helped Oakland win five consecutive American League West divisional pennants, three consecutive American League pennants and three consecutive World Series titles.

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Which MLB player is in this image?

Steve Carlton

Roberto Clemente

Albert Pujols

Eddie Mathews

Albert Pujols has made ten All-Star appearances and has two World Series championships, one in 2006 and the other in 2011. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels.

Wiki Commons by Paul Thompson

Can you identify this MLB player?

Honus Wagner

Walter Johnson

Jimmie Foxx

Cap Anson

Walter Johnson is remembered for the numerous pitching records that he set, some of which still remain unbroken to this day. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators.

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What is the name of the MLB player in this image?

Hank Aaron

Don Mattingly

Rickey Henderson

Warren Spahn

Rickey Henderson currently holds the major league records for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks and leadoff home runs. He played for nine different teams from 1979 to 2003.

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Can you identify the MLB player in this photo?

Steve Carlton

Ted Williams

Mike Schmidt

Tris Speaker

Tris Speaker is regarded by many to be one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders. He is largely remembered for his career with the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians.

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this image?

Joe Doyle

Walter Johnson

Jimmie Foxx

Tony Gwynn

Jimmie Foxx was the second player in MLB history to hit 500 career home runs, after Babe Ruth. He notably played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies.

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What is the name of the MLB player in this picture?

Steve Carlton

Cal Ripken

Albert Pujols

Tris Speaker

Steve Carlton won four Cy Young Awards and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994. He had a prolific career with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Wiki Commons by Arturo Pardavila III

Do you know the name of this MLB player?

Pete Rose

Pete Rose

Sherry Magee

George Brett

George Brett has 3,154 career hits, ranking him at 16th best in that category and the most by any major league third baseman. He spent 21 years of his Major League Baseball career playing for the Kansas City Royals.

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Which MLB player is showcased here?

Willie Mays

Ty Cobb

Rickey Henderson

Sandy Koufax

Willie Mays is ranked fifth in career home runs, with 660. He is largely remembered for his prolific career with the San Francisco Giants.

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Can you correctly name this MLB player?

Mike Schmidt

Satchel Paige

Willie Mays

Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax notably played 12 seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1972 he became the youngest player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, at 36.

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Which MLB player is showcased in this image?

Derek Jeter

Sherry Magee

Joe Doyle

George Brett

Sherry Magee’s 16-season career was split up among the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boston Braves, and the Cincinnati Reds. He is notable for being one of the most skilled left fielders in the MLB.

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This is a photo of which MLB player?

Cal Ripken

Jackie Robinson

Roberto Clemente

Don Mattingly

Don Mattingly’s career with the Yankees earned him the nicknames "Donnie Baseball" and “The Hit Man”. He also previously managed the Los Angeles Dodgers for five years.

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What is the name of this MLB player?

Pete Rose

Tony Gwynn

Cy Young

Jimmie Foxx

Tony Gwynn was a 15-time All-Star and received seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. He played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres.

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Do you recognize this MLB player?

Barry Bonds

Ty Cobb

Napoleon Lajoie

Tris Speaker

Barry Bonds still holds the records for most home runs in a single season, most career walks and most career home runs. He is widely regarded by many to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Wiki Commons

This is a picture of which MLB player?

Bob Gibson

Babe Ruth

Warren Spahn

Rickey Henderson

Warren Spahn is a Baseball Hall of Fame member and a 17-time All-Star. He had an extremely prolific career with the Boston Braves.

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Which MLB player is showcased in this picture?

Mickey Mantle

Ken Griffey Jr.

Cap Anson

Walter Johnson

Cap Anson played for a record 27 consecutive seasons and is regarded by many as one of the greatest players of all time. He is also responsible for playing a major role in establishing the racial segregation in professional baseball.

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This is an image of which MLB player?

Eddie Collins

Eddie Mathews

Albert Pujols

Barry Bonds

Eddie Mathews played 17 seasons for the Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers. He is also notably one of the best third basemen of all time.

Youtube via ArizonaAdventures Channel

Which MLB player is showcased in this photo?

Bo Jackson

Honus Wagner

Grover Alexander

Reggie Jackson

Bo Jackson is notable for having played eight years in Major League Baseball and four years in the NFL. In addition to this, he is the first athlete to be named an All-Star in both sports

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Which MLB player is this?

Hank Aaron

Ted Williams

Bob Feller

Greg Maddux

Bob Feller is an 8-time All-Star and a 1948 World Series champion. He had an extensive and prolific career with the Cleveland Indians.

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this photo?

Willie Mays

Mickey Mantle

Cap Anson

Ty Cobb

Mickey Mantle is widely regarded by many fans to be the greatest switch hitter in baseball history. He spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees as a center fielder and first baseman.

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What is the name of the MLB player in this photo?

Pete Rose

Bo Jackson

George Brett

Stan Musial

Stan Musial is regarded by many to be one of the most consistent hitters in baseball history. He is notable for his prolific career that he had with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Can you identify the MLB player in this image?

Josh Gibson

Roberto Clemente

Greg Maddux

Cal Ripken

Greg Maddux notably won the won the 1995 World Series with the Atlanta Braves. During his career he earned the nicknames "Mad Dog" and "The Professor".

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Which MLB player is in this picture?

Jimmie Foxx

Eddie Mathews

Joe Doyle

Grover Alexander

Grover Alexander was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938 and he notably played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. He was known by the nickname “Old Pete".

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this picture?

Tris Speaker

Babe Ruth

Warren Spahn

Mike Schmidt

Babe Ruth was one of the "first five" inaugural members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is hailed by many fans as the greatest baseball player of all time.

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Which MLB player is in this photo?

Steve Carlton

Rickey Henderson

Hank Aaron

Napoleon Lajoie

Napoleon Lajoie’s career spanned several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Naps. He earned himself the fitting nickname, “The Frenchman”.

Wiki Commons by Paul Thompson

Can you identify the MLB player in this picture?

Cy Young

Walter Johnson

Tony Gwynn

Honus Wagner

Cy Young is still to this day, the current holder of the record for most Major League Baseball career wins, with 511. He had an extensive 22-season baseball career from 1890 to 1911.

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Which MLB player is in this image?

Don Mattingly

Albert Pujols

Jackie Robinson

Barry Bonds

Jackie Robinson was the recipient of the very first Rookie of the Year Award. He is perhaps most notable for being the first African American to play in the MLB after decades of racial segregation.

Wiki Commons by Rubenstein

Can you identify this MLB player?

Derek Jeter

Reggie Jackson

Sherry Magee

Ken Griffey Jr.

Derek Jeter is notable for being the all-time career leader for the Yankees in several records. These are hits (3,465), games played (2,747), stolen bases (358), doubles (544), times on base (4,716), plate appearances (12,602) and at bats (11,195).

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Do you know the name of the MLB player in this image?

Bob Gibson

Ted Williams

Satchel Paige

Sandy Koufax

Satchel Paige is notable for being one of the most successful players in Negro league baseball and the MLB. In fact, he is regarded by many as being one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

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